PURPLES

Philippine Violet

#81007F

RGB 129, 0, 127 · HSL 301°, 100%, 25% · CMYK 0, 100, 2, 49

Philippine Violet is #81007F in HEX — rgb(129, 0, 127), hsl(301°, 100%, 25%), cmyk(0%, 100%, 2%, 49%).

Philippine Violet pulls into the deep end of the purples spectrum — HSL 301°, 100%, 25%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, dressing rooms, creative studios — for character without shouting. Reads best alongside warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles.

Color Codes

HEX#81007F

RGB129, 0, 127

HSL301°, 100%, 25%

HSV301°, 100%, 51%

CMYK0, 100, 2, 49

Decimal8454271

CSS RGBrgb(129, 0, 127)

CSS HSLhsl(301, 100%, 25%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Cran Brook 110B-6

ΔE 12.5 · #A13295

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 27.3 · #A03472

Vista Paint

Grape Riot K-1237

ΔE 28.2 · #94437C

Dulux

Purple Envy SB8H7

ΔE 29.9 · #84447B

Benjamin Moore

Twilight 2074-30

ΔE 30.9 · #9C4B81

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Passion DE5006

ΔE 31.4 · #9B4B80

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 33.9 · #AA3E71

PPG

Grape Juice 1251-7

ΔE 34.5 · #905284

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 34.6 · #87558C

Sherwin-Williams

Dynamo SW6841

ΔE 35 · #953D68

Hallman-Lindsay

Bridesmaid 1159

ΔE 36.6 · #9F2C5C

Kilz

Satin Flower LA280-01

ΔE 36.9 · #812A51

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 38.5 · #7B598F

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 41.1 · #243F90

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 42.3 · #C6628C

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 54.3 · #A53C49

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

6/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#81007F

#008002

Analogous

#420080

#81007F

#80003E

Triadic

#81007F

#7D8000

#007D80

Split-Complementary

#81007F

#3E8000

#008042

Tetradic

#81007F

#804200

#008002

#003E80

Monochromatic

#1A0019

#330032

#81007F

#CC00C9

#FF1AFB

Rectangle

#81007F

#800200

#008002

#007D80

Compound

#81007F

#80003E

#008002

#008042

Variations

Lighter

#CC00C9

#EE2BEB

#EB8DE9

Darker

#660064

#460045

#290028

Saturation

#532D52

#80007D

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, textiles

Pairs With

warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

9.38:1

AAA

vs Black

2.24:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#81007F

#47567E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#81007F

#363677

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#81007F

#7A372D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Philippine Violet carries history — long associated with luxury and contemplation. It works in low-light, intimate rooms (dressing rooms, dens, accent walls) where its complexity gets time to unfold. Pair with brass and walnut.

SymbolismLuxury, intuition, creativity

PersonalityRefined, mysterious, artistic

luxurycreativeintuitionintimateaccentrefined

How it looks under different light

#A02D7A

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#81007F

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#8D329F

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEE7EE

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#0B620C

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #81007F;

CSS — background

background-color: #81007F;

CSS Variable

--color-philippine-violet: #81007F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'philippine-violet': '#81007F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#81007F] text-[#81007F]

SCSS

$philippine-violet: #81007F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #81007F?

#81007F is Philippine Violet, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #81007F warm or cool?

Philippine Violet reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Philippine Violet?

Philippine Violet works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Philippine Violet?

Philippine Violet pairs naturally with warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Philippine Violet?

You can download Philippine Violet on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Philippine Violet?

The hex code is #81007F. In RGB it's 129, 0, 127, and in HSL it's 301°, 100%, 25%.

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